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Alberto Salazar and Phil Knight NCAA Championships Day 3

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Uploaded by Mark From Flotrack | June 13, 2009

Alberto Salazar talks about his young prodigy, Galen Rupp, and his complete domination of the 2009 NCAA Championships. Phil Knight the founder of Nike comes in to chat about his boy Alberto and compares Galen Rupp to Steve Prefontaine.

Speakers: Alberto Salazar, Phil Knight

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46 comments

kevind 3 years ago

Here's a follow up to this original video ...

Fireland 3 years ago

I think Alberto was about to say that Bob told him to take it slow when adding on the miles over the years, the old to much to soon way of coaching. Many great runners got burned out and over worked at a young age and then you never see them run again. This is a big part of what has been wrong in the past with american running, things seems to be on the correct path for the future. Some great running in the past couple of years shows this to be true.

Thinking 3 years ago

I have a feeling the Phil Knight interruption was planned. Was Phil listening in the background and didn't want Alberto to tell the advice?

Applebag 3 years ago

Mark & Ryan,
Can you guys make a point to follow up and get the question answered about what Bobby K had to say for advice on Galen at an early age? We're talking about perhaps the greatest to date distance runner in the US giving important advice that has helped lead to the development of perhaps the new best US distance runner. This is as important as it gets to distance runners, both coaches and athletes.

Thanks!

Brooke Ferguson 3 years ago

I agree with Eduardo!!! Just when Salazar is going to share Bob's advice, we cut to Phil!

Alberto and Rupp? 3 years ago

How in the world does the NCAA allow Alberto be Rupps coach when he isn't the coach for UO? There has to be some loop hole in the rules for that to happen right; couldn't this be considered as participating as a professional athlete due to having a personal coach?

If anyone has a legitimate answer, I'd like to know.

Eduardo 3 years ago

Sh%tty D%cks!!! What did Bob have to say?????????????

Thurman S 3 years ago

Does anyone know the rest for that 16*400 workout rupp did?

Luke 3 years ago

I wish i had phil knight and nike backing me

3 years ago

dangit i wanna know what alberto was gonna say!

Stephen D 3 years ago

Alberto was being nice.
If you saw the races that Galen ran you would agree that this was just a workout and a way for him to practice racing hard.

Stand by my question.

Galen was pushed during the 5k but I agree with you he didn't look like he had to race to hard during the 10k. But I also think that if when Galen stopped to put his shoe back on if they had taken 2-4 laps hard instead of just like 3/4 of one than he may not have won. But with the races played out Galen had a phenomenal meet and will do well as Pro.

3 years ago

the most important thing you need to know is

History Professor 3 years ago

"bringing them back from the dead"

wtf?????

Kara was thinking about quitting the sport before she started working with Alberto.

Out-of-Wedlock-Danny 3 years ago

"bringing them back from the dead"

wtf?????

Mark From Flotrack 3 years ago

I love this site and the characters that are Mark and Ryan but I also agree with the Ghost of Obea Moore. Everyone always mentions that they appreciate the unpolished/shoot-from-the-hip quality of Flotrack, but there is no reason why Mark can't improve on his interview skills. It would make some of these interviews less embarrassing (the quote here about Galen running a workout was a bit awkward). Ryan is probably the greatest addition to this site because he interviews and relates to the athletes so well. Keep up the good work gentleman, but don't overlook trying to improve your weaknesses.

Alberto was being nice.
If you saw the races that Galen ran you would agree that this was just a workout and a way for him to practice racing hard.

Stand by my question.

Professional Coaching? 3 years ago

And theerin lies the rub.

confused 3 years ago

So is Salazar a volunteer assistant at Oregon?

Flotrack Fan 3 years ago

I love this site and the characters that are Mark and Ryan but I also agree with the Ghost of Obea Moore. Everyone always mentions that they appreciate the unpolished/shoot-from-the-hip quality of Flotrack, but there is no reason why Mark can't improve on his interview skills. It would make some of these interviews less embarrassing (the quote here about Galen running a workout was a bit awkward). Ryan is probably the greatest addition to this site because he interviews and relates to the athletes so well. Keep up the good work gentleman, but don't overlook trying to improve your weaknesses.

3 years ago

:insert another comment about how we never got to hear what Kennedy said about Galen:

3 years ago

Wait wait, Soo what did Kennedy Say about Galen Rupp......???

3 years ago

that was great, but you have to ask Alberto what Bob's advice was!!

Gonchar 3 years ago

Very Cool Mark. GREAT interview of these 2 legends, 2 of the most pivotal figures in track and field history.

please 3 years ago

please Webb, call Alberto!

Axemen 3 years ago

Alberto is nothing but the classiest guy around. Very cool and approachable.

Rupp 3 years ago

WHAT WAS THE ONE BIG TIP!!!!!!!!!!!

Ghost of Obea Moore 3 years ago

Great job getting the interview. A piece of advice, can you guys start preparing for your interviews? It would make these go a little more smoothly. Watch Larry King or something.

MikeyB 3 years ago

Great job my the whole crew!........them 4 yrs it was entertaining! NCAA will miss Galen! Can't wait to see Galen race Ritz, Solinsky, Torres, etc....should be exciting!

3 years ago

you can't compare rupp to pre. Pre was Pre there will never be another.

3 years ago

what the heck phil. we were about to get some sweet running knowledge

3 years ago

no Letsrun.com said 4.00.08 very close though

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